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THE CHRONICLES OF THE DAD HATTER:

About Me

I have loved fashion since I was old enough to wield a pair of scissors and start a collection of scrapbooks.I also love to write...hence this blog... about my take on fashion and trends and people in fashion and how I feel about them and it and...well,enough said.
But this isn't a fashion blog like any others as it isn't only about fashion. It is about having fun and laughing and having views and sharing them...as I share The Chronicles of The Dad Hatter with you...and he has absolutely Nothing to do with fashion!...but more to do with laughing. Get the picture?

Monday, 11 July 2016

It has been a long time coming....... and you may well have noticed from the absence of any new posts ...that I have moved on to something new and exciting.This has been fun while it lasted but it is time to move on.My partner and I have a mutual love for "vintage" and rummaging through the myriad of stalls and antique markets for that something special. We combined that with both our love to "create" and have struck a single cord: we have decided to take a leap and start our own home grown: "cottage industry" by recycling and repurposing retro furniture and accessories . The upcycle vibe is strong at the moment and we want a piece of the pie.

Each piece is unique: so far we have sourced 50s furniture and have added an industrial meets modern vintage twist to each creation.We also source curios and I work on small porcelain and ceramic pieces giving them a modern twist and a new purpose.

My only remaining link to my Frockanrolla roots will be the collection of vintage silk scarves that I have sourced and "sassed up" with patches and trimmings...basically giving them a kick up their vintage asses!

.....stay tuned for photos...So...enough blah blah blah...You can find us on Instagram: @reconcept_designsFollow us ...please!And for any information, prices etc... please email us on :reconceptdesignsfr06@gmail.comUntil then my friends...thank you for following me and supporting my musings.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Nicolas Ghesquiere took the biker jacket to a whole new level for Louis Vuitton this season.This coat epitomises the meaning of a true visionary ....and this coat is a vision in all its splendour.Leather coat £5,300

Dior: this is part of Raf Simons final collection for this fashion house and it can be said , he is going out with a BANG!This fresh and smart collection makes Spring feel edgy, layered and yet light. And those shoes have my name written all over them....Wool sweater: £930Cotton dress: £1,750Patent leather shoes: £850

So grunge and oversized is back....and at the forefront of Hedi Slimane's collection for Saint Laurent...I like this look myself and am always happy for it's revival.Mohair sweater : £780"Faux-georgette" dress : £3,135

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

To HAVE.....Louis Vuitton Pleated bag £1,200 ....(forgedabout the loafers.....)To HAVE NOT !......

Chanel: .....(Ugh....I simply cannot put in words the description of these so called "sandals"....)Orthopaedic...Geriatric.... £471....I would rather buy a pair of Yeezy's...and I have very strong feelings about those!Let's call it a day.

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

If you are dreamin' of a White Christmas....good luck with that...global warming my friends!But dream we will and dream away......So I shall leave you with these 2 fab looks ... on which I shall superimpose my head .... and ......dance away to " Downtown" by Macklemore and Lewis....

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Saturday, 12 December 2015

Most of you must remember the one and only original :Eau de Cologne 4711....

My dad used to splash that stuff into his hands and rub them together and the smell still lingers on my mind.

Just like Badedas...remember that blast from the past? Does this bubble bath even still exist?...hmmm...something to look into.

But back to this....4711 has a revival!

I picked up this little trick from a magazine I read;

"....hairdresser Adam Reed recommends splashing a cotton handkerchief with 4711 and rubbing it on your roots...as an instant refresher and hair cleanser..."

Who would have thought of it!

Apparently it also works wonders if you have overloaded your hair with product...I tend to go a little wild with hair serum on my fringe and it just dries in a clumpy, greasy mess...So rub 4711 into your hair with your hands and it should break the product down.

It apparently can also be used to break down the dye colour stain one tends to get along our hairline .....

To be tested.

One last little tidbit:

Now this I found amusing :....apparently if you are not a dab hand at creating the perfect extended line of eyeliner along your eye...open up your wallet, remove your Amex...and use it to guide you in the right and straight direction....